Fall 2011

Nelson PerduePThere is in the study ofmusic a phrase called“sympathetic vibrations.”Perdue's PenHoliness: TheCraving of theHungry HeartWe are told that if one has two or three pianosin one room with keen acoustics andyou strike a chord on one piano, that chordwill send vibrations through all the pianosin the room. This is a vivid description ofwhat happens in the heart of one who hastruly been born again. The new believerhas been regenerated by the power of theSpirit and is tuned to the voice and leadershipof the Holy Spirit.The believer now has a spiritual appetiteand “hungers and thirsts for righteousness.”(Matt. 5:6 KJV) When hearing thecall of God to holiness, something beginsto pulsate within the heart. The Psalmistsaid, “Let the beauty of the Lord our Godbe upon us.” (Psalm 90:17 KJV) The fact isthat holiness is the essential nature of Godand there is no higher motive than to seekto be filled with the Holy Spirit. There isnothing more desirable than purity andmore abiding than love. Purity of heart andperfect love are the characteristics of entiresanctification. It is this quality of characterthat fits us for communion and fellowshipwith the one to whom we owe our forgiveness.When this truth is proclaimed to ourspiritual ears we are immediately drawn toHis call as a moth is drawn to a flame. ★Fall 2011 / EVANGELISTS' PERSPECTIVE / 13